8 Outdoor Party General Safety Tips, Part 1
When you are planning an outdoor party, you should pay special attention to the safety of your guests. Outdoors bring a certain number of hazards, which you never think about when partying at home or booking a venue. Since you are the host, you need to make sure that your guests leave your event in one piece. We are offering 8 general safety tips to allow you to enjoy the party without any setbacks.
Tip # 1
Check out the area. Any uneven ground and tripping hazards are bound to cause problems for children and guests who drink alcohol. If you can’t remove the hazards, either cover them up or put something colorful next to them.
Tip # 2
Most outdoor parties have problems with lighting. The lack of light can cause various accidents, especially if you are serving alcohol. Tripping, bumping into something or even drinking something you don’t want can lead to unfortunate consequences.
Provide sufficient lighting for the area. If there is no electricity, make sure you have enough flashlights. Candles are a bad choice for an outdoor party due to the fire hazard.
Tip # 3
Be careful when serving alcohol. Most of the problems with outdoor parties stem from too much alcohol intake. Since you are a host, you are liable for something going wrong when your guests are drinking alcohol.
You can easily limit the amount of alcohol by serving enough non-alcoholic drinks. A responsible approach to dosages can save you some hassle. Bring enough ice to put into cocktails. It creates an appearance of volume in a glass and dilutes the drinks.
Tip # 4:
Be careful with the food. Read up on food safety tips. Cold foods should be kept cold and hot foods hot. Otherwise, the food can spoil quickly and cause poisoning.
To be continued…
